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Recruiting is changing at a rapid pace. Some organizations are abandoning traditional methods for social media; some think software can do a better job than people.
Few cases of resume bolstering get as much attention as that of George Santos, the U.S. representative for New York’s 3rd congressional district. After Santos’s 2020 resume was published in the media earlier this year, it was revealed to include a number of lies about his past activity, including fabricated education credentials and a partly […]
After a round of layoffs, remaining employees typically feel a range of emotions. On the one hand, they’re relieved to still have a job. Layoffs are stressful and can have life-altering impacts on workers and their families. On the other hand, no employee is really a winner in a layoff scenario. Remaining employees will likely […]
The Great Resignation, the war on talent, and quiet quitting have all permeated our workforce. Every industry has been impacted, from frontline workers to C-suite professionals. Leaders and HR departments are trying to get a handle on the current realities of working in a post-/not-really-over-yet pandemic. The current landscape of employment, retaining top talent or […]
It’s hard to believe we’re at a point when we’re discussing Generation X’s departure from the workforce! Just a few short decades ago, this cohort represented the newest entrants into the labor force. But the reality is, the oldest members of Gen X—born in 1965—are closing in on 60 years old. Demand for Work/Life Balance […]
Remote work and digital nomadism have been on the rise for the past few years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated this trend. More and more people are realizing they can remain productive even without commuting to a physical office and that working from home or from anywhere in the world can be just […]
In 2020, only 28% of companies conducted stay interviews. Stay interviews are tool to check and improve employee engagement, company culture, and retention. But, do you know what questions to ask? Check out our infographic for 4 essential questions to ask during a stay interview. For more best practices, be sure to check out Kylie […]
A company’s workforce is commonly its most important asset. Not only is this where the majority of resources are allocated, but staff are also the driving force for success. In fact, company labor costs can account for as much as 70% of total business costs, including employee wages, benefits, payroll, and other related taxes. Typically, […]
Metrics have always been an important part of HR, but to many HR professionals, 2022 was the year they became essential. In an incredibly tough job market, a political landscape where everything felt flipped upside down, and a rocky economy, companies were desperate to hold onto their employees as priorities shifted and workers made drastic […]
While businesses typically take extensive steps to avoid layoffs, they’re unfortunately part of the business life cycle. As the United States has had a recent uptick in layoffs across various industries, employers should be aware of the potential impact to their permanent residence (green card) immigration programs. The PERM (or labor certification) application is one […]
Cybercrime is currently ranked among the top 10 global risks by the World Economic Forum and the global talent shortage in cyber stands at 3.4 million. Furthermore, many cyber leaders expect cyber risks to worsen. According to the Global Security Outlook report by the World Economic Forum, 91% of respondents said they believe a catastrophic cyber event is […]